Linguini With No-Cook Tomato Sauce

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prep 15 min cook 15 min

serves 4

SECRET INGREDIENT: orange zest

Basil, parsley, and mint make a fabulous herb trio for fresh tomatoes. But adding orange zest takes the combo to an entirely new level. This quick-and-easy sauce recipe is bound to become your house favorite. It’s bursting with fresh-from-the-garden flavor.

Ingredients

3 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 teaspoons grated orange zest

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Salt

12 ounces linguine

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

How to make it 30 minutes

1

Mix the tomatoes, basil, oil, parsley, mint, orange zest, garlic, pepper, and salt, to taste, in a medium bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours at room temperature.

2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain well and put into a large pasta bowl.